About the course

Study economics for a constantly changing world. This degree offers you formal and rigorous training in economic theory with real-world applications. It will help you develop your own perspective on the economy to stand out from the crowd.

　　This degree is unique because it presents a pluralist view of the economy. We provide formal and rigorous training in economics and its different schools of thought, giving you a more comprehensive perspective than you will find elsewhere.

　　We?ll help you develop your own perspective on the economy, which will make you stand out from the crowd. You?ll learn to evaluate arguments and evidence from different sources, as well as use different theories and concepts together with quantitative methods, to formulate and address questions about crucial real-world problems.

　　You?ll learn in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor for the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and will be your first point of contact in our programme. See what our students say about the small-group teaching environment.

　　This degree will give you crucial skills for today?s competitive labour market. In recent surveys, employers said that on top of economics graduates? analytical skills, graduates need a more pluralistic approach to economics. They would also welcome more awareness of economic history, of real-world contexts, and of the limitations of current economic models. They want economists to be able to better communicate their findings to non-specialists. Our degree provides exactly this mix of skills.

　　London is the economic, political and financial hub of the UK. Here you will have access to today?s best business leaders, economists, and policy practitioners. Find out what our students say about Economics programmes on our YouTube channel.

　　You?ll explore economic analysis, finance and accounting, maths and statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, economic history, and communication and presentation skills. Also, you will be given a wide choice of modules in economics as well as across departments, so that you can explore your own interests and develop your niche of expertise.

　　You can participate in project-based group work to solve real-world problems together with students from other disciplines, where each will bring their own skills and worldview.

　　Our graduates start careers in a wide range of jobs in consultancy, finance, data analysis, and government. Recent employers include Lloyds Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, CapGemini, Public Health England, Civil Service Fast Stream, Department for Transport. They also go on to postgraduate studies at top institutions in the UK and abroad. Institutions include Cambridge, LSE, New York University, King?s College London and Imperial College.

　　We have a dedicated member of staff who supports and guides students with employability, preparing for job search and mentoring activities.

　　Through the new Turing Scheme, you can spend half of your third year at a university in Europe. You'll attend modules, experience a different culture and academic environment, and you'll have the option of learning or improving a foreign language.

　　You'll be part of the Institute of Management Studies, which is highly interdisciplinary and has academics researching not only in Economics and Political Economy, but also in Consumer Theory, Management, Business Psychology, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Goldsmiths research community that you will come in contact with is in fact even larger and includes leading experts from Sociology, Psychology, Computing, Media Studies, History, Politics, Design and other departments teaching optional modules for the BA Economics degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	London
Autumn (September), 2025	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Goldsmiths

We accept the following qualifications:

　　A-level: BBB

　　BTEC: DDM

　　International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655

　　Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules

　　Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)

　　European Baccalaureate: 75%

　　Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

　　Additional requirements

　　You should have at least Grade B/Grade 6 in GCSE Economics, Maths or Statistics.

　　If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Goldsmiths. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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